National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, doing business as the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF), is a New York, New York-based public charity formed in 1981. It supports scientific research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of mental illness through grants and scholarships.
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression at a glance
In short: National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression gave $8.4M across 80 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), top state California. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,433,434
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 80
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,418
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,918
- Total assets
- $62,418,636
- +17.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (9 of 80, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (16% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
- How to Apply
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Applicants use the application process for the relevant award. For Young Investigator grants, the organization provides application guidelines and an online application process. The filing says deadlines are set for each award and describes eligibility checks and scientific review.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2027 Young Investigator Grant deadline is March 4, 2027.
- Deadline
- The listed 2027 Young Investigator Grant deadline is March 4, 2027.
- Next open deadline
- March 4, 2027 (BBRF Young Investigator Grant)
- Contact
Mailing address: 747 Third Avenue Fl 33, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (646) 681-4888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
BBRF Distinguished Investigator Grants
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
BBRF Independent Investigator Grant
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
Amount
Up to $100,000 for two years or $50,000 for one year
Deadline
Deadline not published
BBRF Young Investigator Grant
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
Amount
Up to $70,000 for two years ($35,000 per year)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Who National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbia University ($385K). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
455 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 206 grants of 455 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across multiple states. California and New York each received 16% of grant dollars, Massachusetts received 13%, and Pennsylvania and Texas each received 7%. The named 2024 recipients also included institutions in Connecticut, Maryland, Minnesota, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 80 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 80 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $74K; repeat grants $109K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $70K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.6M (2023) to $14.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 80 grants totaling $8.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | Research Grant | $384,952 |
| University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Research Grant | $379,900 |
| McLean Hospital Belmont, MA | Research Grant | $314,797 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | Research Grant | $279,997 |
| Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, CT | Research Grant | $279,692 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Research Grant | $274,990 |
| National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (Nichdnih) Rockville, MD | Research Grant | $245,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Research Grant | $245,000 |
| University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Research Grant | $245,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Research Grant | $244,902 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
For 2024, the filing also reports $1,590,810 in donated Scientific Council services, which it says are not reported as revenue or expense.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,418,636 | $27,686,049 | $16,481,525 | $8,433,434 | 80 | $8,170,808 |
| 2023 | $53,127,638 | $21,666,231 | $14,467,904 | $7,595,289 | 82 | $1,735,482 |
| 2022 | $43,811,681 | $22,664,940 | $13,927,948 | $7,795,037 | 84 | $1,593,949 |
| 2021 | $44,896,085 | $18,359,337 | $14,418,118 | $8,086,136 | 82 | $1,237,506 |
| 2020 | $44,519,255 | $20,589,504 | $23,115,485 | $14,771,201 | 127 | $390,657 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research. Its grantmaking supports research into the causes, cures, and prevention of chronic and severe mental illnesses. The organization’s website also describes support for research on addiction, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and suicide prevention.
In 2024, grants went to universities, medical schools, hospitals, and other research institutions. The grantees describe their own missions in terms of education, research, patient care, and health care delivery. For example, Columbia University describes itself as a research institution with a medical center; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai says it advances science, medicine, and health care delivery; and the University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 80 grants totaling $8,433,434. Grant amounts ranged from $34,281 to $384,952, with a median of $69,918. The largest awards included $384,952 to Columbia University, $379,900 to the University of California, Los Angeles, $314,797 to McLean Hospital, and $279,997 to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. These awards were designated as research grants.
The organization’s programs include Young Investigator, Independent Investigator, and Distinguished Investigator grants. The Young Investigator Grant offers up to $70,000 over two years for early-career basic or clinical investigators conducting neurobiological research relevant to serious brain and behavior disorders. The Independent Investigator program supports eligible independent investigators with up to $100,000 over two years, and the Distinguished Investigator program offers up to $100,000 for one year to established scientists with peer-reviewed, competitively funded research programs. The organization also lists the Ruane Prize for Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research and the Colvin Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Mood Disorder, each with a stated award of $50,000.
The filing describes a process in which applicants submit proposals by an award-specific deadline; staff check eligibility and application completeness, and review chairs assign applications to reviewers, generally drawn from the Scientific Council. Grant terms can extend up to 24 months, with second-year funding subject to availability of funds. Project changes require written review and pre-approval, and funding after the award period is non-renewable, though a no-cost extension may be requested before the project ends. The Young Investigator program listing identifies the United States as its geographic scope.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Geoffrey Simon as chairman. Other listed officers and directors are Donald M. Boardman, John R. Osterhaus, Judy Genshaft, Miriam Katowitz, Barbara K. Streicker, Barbara Toll, Carol Atkinson, Carole H. Mallement, and J. Anthony Boeckh. The filing notes officer-role changes effective October 28, 2024, including Judy Genshaft becoming secretary and Miriam Katowitz becoming treasurer.
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression is led by Jeffrey Borenstein, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Borenstein
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$571K (2020) → $648K (2024)
Geoffrey Simon
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Tarr
Editorial & Writer Director
Editorial Director & Writer → Editorial & Writer Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$165K (2020) → $178K (2024)
Sho Tin Chen
Director of Research Grants
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $242K (2024)
Barbara K. Streicker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Toll
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Atkinson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole H. Mallement
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald M. Boardman
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Anthony Boeckh
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R. Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John B. Hollister
Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2021
Secretary & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ken Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth H. Sonnenfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc R. Rappaport
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary E. Rubin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Milton Maltz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Weisman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia M. Silver
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin H. Borell
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faith Rothblatt
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$247K (2020) → $315K (2024)
John Bayat
Senior Accountant
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $156K (2024)
Lauren Duran
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Vice President of M & C → Vice President of Marketing & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $254K (2024)
Louis Innamorato CPA
CFO
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$361K (2020) → $417K (2024)
John R. Osterhaus
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Katowitz
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Genshaft
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Susan Lasker Brody (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Anne Abramson (2020) — Vice President · Filing note: Thru 320
- Former: Stephen A. Lieber (2020) — Chairman · Filing note: Thru 320
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $648K, to Jeffrey Borenstein (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
How much does National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression give each year?
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression gave $8.4M across 80 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.6M across 82 grants.
What is National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression's typical grant size?
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression's median grant in 2024 was $69,918, and its average grant was $105,418, across 80 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression that year got $74K on average.
Where does National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression give grants?
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression's top state is California, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 80 grants with a stated purpose on National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (79 grants).
Who are National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression's largest grantees?
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression's largest 2024 grantees include Columbia University ($384,952), University of California Los Angeles ($379,900) and McLean Hospital ($314,797), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression?
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression reported $62.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.7M.
What does National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression fund?
The organization’s mission is to alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research. Its grantmaking supports research into the causes, cures, and prevention of chronic and severe mental illnesses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression?
Applicants use the application process for the relevant award. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression's EIN?
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1020010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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